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Thomas Keller in the Per Se kitchen on May 3, 2014 in New York City. Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images

Last night, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group got approval from the town of Yountville to convert a former gallery into an ice cream shop.

The ice cream shop, which carries a working name of Bouchon Creamery, would take over the old 900 square foot Ras Gallery space in the Edward James Courtyard, located near Keller’s months-old retail store, Finesse, The Store.

The future Bouchon Creamery, if all goes to plan. Photo: Town of Yountviille

According to the project description presented to the council, which is all still subject to change, the plan calls for up to 12 flavors of ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt, made daily on-site. There will be cones and toppings from nearby Bouchon Bakery; some of those might include things like TKO crumbs, walnut streusel, fruits, caramel, chocolate and whipped cream in siphons.

That said, there are still a few hurdles before this project becomes a reality, like bringing the space up to ADA compliance. The TKRG will asses the situation, and determine whether Bouchon Creamery will become a reality.

“We are very pleased that the town of Yountville approved our application to open Bouchon Creamery,” said TKRG CFO David Ciabattari. “However, with the conditions to bring the public sidewalk up to current standards, we now have to work on the financial feasibility of the project. We are excited to reposition the Edward James Courtyard and will continue working with the town.”